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Methamphetamine is a highly dangerous drug that is wreaking havoc on families and communities throughout this country. The drug's use is spreading across the United States.
Rick Larsen

Meaning of "methamphetamine" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD METHAMPHETAMINE

From meth- + amphetamine.
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PRONUNCIATION OF METHAMPHETAMINE

methamphetamine  [ˌmɛθæmˈfɛtəmɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF METHAMPHETAMINE

noun
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Methamphetamine is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES METHAMPHETAMINE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine is a neurotoxin and potent psychostimulant of the phenethylamine and amphetamine classes that is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and obesity. Methamphetamine exists as two enantiomers, dextrorotary and levorotary. Dextromethamphetamine is a stronger central nervous system stimulant than levomethamphetamine; however, both are addictive and produce the same toxicity symptoms at high doses. Although rarely prescribed due to the potential risks, methamphetamine hydrochloride is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration under the trade name Desoxyn. Recreationally, methamphetamine is used to increase sexual desire, lift the mood, and increase energy, allowing some users to engage in sexual activity continuously for several days straight. Methamphetamine may be sold illegally, either as pure dextromethamphetamine or in an equal parts mixture of the right and left handed molecules. Both dextromethamphetamine and racemic methamphetamine are schedule II controlled substances in the United States.

Definition of methamphetamine in the English dictionary

The definition of methamphetamine in the dictionary is a variety of amphetamine used for its stimulant action.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH METHAMPHETAMINE


antivitamin
ˌæntɪˈvɪtəmɪn
arsphenamine
ɑːsˈfɛnəmɪn
benjamin
ˈbɛndʒəmɪn
carthamine
ˈkɑːθəmɪn
cobalamin
kəʊˈbæləmɪn
cyanocobalamin
ˌsaɪənəʊkəʊˈbæləmɪn
cysteamine
sɪsˈtiːəmɪn
dimethyltryptamine
daɪˌmiːθaɪlˈtrɪptəmɪn
dopamine
ˈdɒpəmɪn
etamin
ˈɛtəmɪn
etheostomine
ˌɛθɪˈɒstəmɪn
jessamine
ˈdʒɛsəmɪn
megavitamin
ˈmeɡəˌvɪtəmɪn
multivitamin
ˌmʌltɪˈvɪtəmɪn
provitamin
prəʊˈvɪtəmɪn
suramin
ˈsɜːrəmɪn
theremin
ˈθɛrəmɪn
thiamin
ˈθaɪəmɪn
vitamin
ˈvɪtəmɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE METHAMPHETAMINE

meth
Meth.
methacrylate
methacrylate resin
methacrylic acid
methadon
methadone
methaemoglobin
methanal
methanation
methane
methane series
methanoic acid
methanol
methanometer
methaqualone
methedrine
metheglin
methemoglobin
methenamine

WORDS THAT END LIKE METHAMPHETAMINE

amine
amphetamine
cardamine
cholestyramine
desipramine
determine
diamine
dimethylamine
ethylamine
examine
famine
glucosamine
glutamine
histamine
hydroxylamine
hydroxytryptamine
ketamine
melamine
methylamine
protamine
thiamine

Synonyms and antonyms of methamphetamine in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «methamphetamine» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF METHAMPHETAMINE

Find out the translation of methamphetamine to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of methamphetamine from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «methamphetamine» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

甲基苯丙胺
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

metanfetamina
570 millions of speakers

English

methamphetamine
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

methamphetamine
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الميثامفيتامين
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

метамфетамин
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

metanfetamina
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মেথামফেটামিন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

méthamphétamine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Methamphetamine
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Methamphetamin
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

メタンフェタミン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

필로폰
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Methamphetamine
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

methamphetamine
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மெத்தாம்பெடாமைன்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मेथाम्फेटामाइन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

metamfetamin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

metamfetamina
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

metamfetamina
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

метамфетамін
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

metamfetamina
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μεθαμφεταμίνης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

methamphetamine
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

metamfetamin
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

metamfetamin
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of methamphetamine

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «METHAMPHETAMINE»

The term «methamphetamine» is quite widely used and occupies the 42.910 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «METHAMPHETAMINE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «methamphetamine» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «methamphetamine» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about methamphetamine

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9 QUOTES WITH «METHAMPHETAMINE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word methamphetamine.
1
Phil Bredesen
Our state's strategy on methamphetamine, and any other issue, is going to be a moving target.
2
Dennis Cardoza
It is about time that we develop a worldwide strategy to reduce illegal trade in meth and its precursor chemicals and stop the devastating impact that methamphetamine use is having on our children and our communities.
3
Dirk Kempthorne
Methamphetamine is a hideous drug. Meth makes a person become paranoid, violent, and aggressive - making them a serious threat to society and law enforcement. And maybe more importantly, meth users are a threat to their own children and families.
4
Mark Kennedy
We must continue to work hard on the federal level, to make sure that our local law enforcement and communities have the tools and resources they need to fight this war against methamphetamine, and keep our kids safe.
5
Mark Kennedy
Our communities face many challenges, from keeping our kids safe in public, to the war on terrorism. But few have such immediate consequences as we face from methamphetamine.
6
Rick Larsen
I have heard repeated stories of meth users leaving their children unattended for days as they cook, use and then sleep off the intense effects of methamphetamine.
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Rick Larsen
We need safe communities that are free from methamphetamine and a federal commitment to stand next to state leadership and law enforcement in the fight against this epidemic.
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Rick Larsen
Methamphetamine is a highly dangerous drug that is wreaking havoc on families and communities throughout this country. The drug's use is spreading across the United States.
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David Sedaris
After a few months in my parents' basement, I took an apartment near the state university, where I discovered both crystal methamphetamine and conceptual art. Either one of these things are dangerous, but in combination they have the potential to destroy entire civilizations.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «METHAMPHETAMINE»

Discover the use of methamphetamine in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to methamphetamine and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Methamphetamine: The Dangers of Crystal Meth
Discussion of methamphetamine abuse and its social costs.
Frank Spalding, 2006
2
Methamphetamine: Its History, Pharmacology and Treatment
The definitive book on the impact of methamphetamine on people, communities, and society, written by two of America's leading addiction and criminal justice experts.
Ralph Weisheit, 2013
3
Policing Methamphetamine: Narcopolitics in Rural America
Ultimately, this work addresses the impact of methamphetamine and, more generally, the war on drugs, on everyday life in the United States.
William Campbell Garriott, 2011
4
Methamphetamine Addiction: From Basic Science to Treatment
Separating myth from fact, this authoritative work reviews the breadth of current knowledge about methamphetamine addiction and describes the most promising available treatment approaches.
John M. Roll, Richard A. Rawson, Walter Ling, 2009
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Methamphetamine
Provides an overview of methamphetamine use, including discussions on its prevention, dangers, and links to addiction and crime.
Emma Carlson Berne, 2007
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Methamphetamine: Speed Kills
Discusses the drug methamphetamine, how it is used and abused, its effects, ways to avoid drug addiction, and how to get help for an addiction.
Jay Schleifer, 1999
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Children of Methamphetamine-Involved Families : The Case of ...
This important book follows the case of rural Illinois, where in the mid-1990s methamphetamine production and misuse became a significant problem and, as a result, child welfare professionals saw an influx onto their caseloads of children ...
Urbana Wendy Haight Associate Professor of Social Work University of Illinois, Urbana Teresa Ostler Associate Professor of Social Work University of Illinois, School of Medicine Southern Illinois university James Black Assistant Professor, 2008
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Women on Ice: Methamphetamine Use among Suburban Women
She asserts that if we are concerned that the war on drugs is a war on drug users, this book will alert us that it is also a war on suburban families.
Miriam Boeri, 2013
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Methamphetamine Use: Clinical and Forensic Aspects, Second ...
Updated and expanded to reflect changes in recent years, this volume covers virtually every aspect of this dangerous drug. The book begins with a history of drug control in America, then provides global perspectives on methamphetamine use.
Sandra B. McPherson, Harold V. Hall, Errol Yudko, 2008
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The Methamphetamine Crisis: Strategies to Save Addicts, ...
This groundbreaking book detailing the newest drug scourge to hit the streets includes information on the effects of and addiction to methamphetamine on the users, their children and their communities.
Herbert C. Covey, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «METHAMPHETAMINE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term methamphetamine is used in the context of the following news items.
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Customs seizes $246M worth of methamphetamine
Customs seizures reached record levels over summer and so far this year methamphetamine seizures were almost double than at the same time last year, says ... «TVNZ, Jul 15»
2
Wayne PD makes two crystal methamphetamine arrests
WAYNE - Police made recently made two narcotics arrests involving crystal methamphetamine during a motor vehicle stop along Route 23 ... «NorthJersey.com, Jul 15»
3
Codefendant in Terry Bean sexual abuse case sentenced for …
... issued a 20-day jail sentence after being convicted in Lane County Circuit Court of methamphetamine possession and supplying contraband, ... «The Register-Guard, Jul 15»
4
Record amounts of methamphetamine seized by customs
Customs officers have intercepted over 500 kilograms of methamphetamine, including ingredients and precursors in six months. Source: ONE News ... «TVNZ, Jul 15»
5
Police seize 90 grams of meth in Coffs Harbour
"As a result of a vehicle stop, we seized 90 grams of crystal methamphetamine which had the potential of carrying out approximately 900 street ... «Coffs Coast Advocate, Jul 15»
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Grand jury indicts two in methamphetamine trafficking case
Deputies searched the pickup after the altercation, and, authorities said, about 2 ounces of marijuana, as well as methamphetamine pipes, ... «Cherokee Ledger, Jul 15»
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WA Police seize 21 kilograms of methamphetamine, $100000 cash …
Methamphetamine with a street value of $21 million has been seized in a joint WA Police and Australian Federal Police operation in Perth. «ABC Online, Jul 15»
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Put methamphetamine and ice addicts into forced rehab, Alice …
Users of methamphetamine could be forced to undergo compulsory rehab, similar to Alcohol Mandatory Treatment (AMT), if a proposal by an ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
9
Five arrested, $21m of meth seized
FEDERAL and WA Police have seized more than 20kg of methamphetamine and arrested five people following a joint operation in Perth on Sunday night. «Perth Now, Jul 15»
10
List of defendants in federal drug indictment
... unknown to the grand jury to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine in Cleburne, Etowah, ... «Gadsden Times, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Methamphetamine [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/methamphetamine>. May 2024 ».
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